After 20 years of Squeeze Radio, DJ Sucio Smash was removed from his position by Columbia and the WKCR Board of Directors. The late night/early morning radio show features underground, up-and-coming hip hop artists, and will continue to do so without Sucio.
The strategy behind the "removal" was a return to WKCR's intentions. In a letter addressed to listeners, the Board of Directors argue that WKCR is a "radio station where undergraduates can become not only contributors, but also artistic directors. ... Unfortunately, Sucio Smash is not a student, he is a well-established professional DJ. We feel that we must uphold the WKCR constitution and give students the opportunity to create a hip hop radio show."
